NRT
Tokyo
Japan
8,227 km
5,112 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,227 km
5,112 mi / 4,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
55°
northeast

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NRT SFO
Airport Name Narita International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NRT SFO
ICAO Code RJAA KSFO
City Tokyo San Francisco
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 141 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 37.620000, -122.380000

Tokyo (NRT) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,227 kilometers (5,112 miles / 4,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:22 in Tokyo, it's 08:22 in San Francisco. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Narita International Airport (NRT) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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